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Michael Craig

Case from Columbus, GA dated Oct 14, 2020

Victim Details

Michael Craig

Male

White / Caucasian

Columbus

GA

2020-10-14

60

Michael

Craig

06/20/2026

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In the autumn of 2020, the community of Columbus, Georgia, was shaken by the death of Michael Eugene Craig, a 60-year-old white male from the nearby town of Fortson. On October 14, 2020, what was initially reported as a passing soon unraveled into a complex and troubling case of foul play. Craig, a man remembered by friends and family as kind and compassionate, had his life brought to a violent and unexpected end.

The initial grief of those who knew him gave way to a thirst for answers as ...
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  • https://www.wtvm.com: UPDATE: Assistant DA dies from self-inflicted gunshot inside Columbus Government Center
  • Michael Craig Obituary | Oct 14, 2020 | Columbus, GA
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